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2021 PA Legislative Priorities
... against cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, expand access to quality, affordable health care and reduce cancer disparities. Cancer is a disease that affects everyone, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Lawmakers make many ... for prescription drugs are clear, efficient and patient-friendly while also allowing for exceptions when appropriate. Affordable, Adequate Health Insurance: ACS CAN will advocate for policies that ensure access to quality, affordable and comprehensive health insurance and will support ...
Kudos to Gov. Wolf and lawmakers for helping thousands of Pennsylvania cancer patients
... that stopped functioning. Thankfully, Donald was subsequently administered an effective medication to manage his condition. Yet when Donald’s health insurance changed, the new plan forced him to “try and fail” with other drugs for a month, despite his physician’s strong objection. ... challenges readjusting and recalibrating to the medication. All said, the needless “try and fail” mandate negatively affected Donald’s health and quality of life, induced undue stress on his family and ironically increased the cost of care through the additional visits. Unfortunately, Donald is not the only patient who has faced this situation. According to a 2019 ACS CAN survey, ...
2026 Pennsylvania Legislative Priorities
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Pennsylvanians impacted by cancer, and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... (ACS CAN) will work with the Pennsylvania General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance including Medicaid, ensure adequate funding for lifesaving cancer screening and prevention programs, and enact ...
Cancer Action Day 2026: June 2nd!
Join us in Harrisburg at the State Capitol for our annual Cancer Action Day! Together cancer patients, survivors, caregivers, health care professionals, advocates, and more will meet with lawmakers to fight for lifesaving laws. Share your story and make your voice heard! 0 Cancer ...
ACS CAN Asks State Lawmakers to Make Cancer a Priority This Legislative Session
... supporting tobacco prevention and cessation. We will work with the governor and our state legislature to help assure that these lifesaving and health-protecting funds are maintained.” There are several other issues ACS CAN will be working on with the governor and state legislature this ... Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act by eliminating exemptions in the law so that 100 percent of Pennsylvania workers are protected from the health risks of exposure to secondhand smoke indoors; Maintaining funding for HealthyWoman, the state breast and cervical cancer screening program ... the prescription drug prior authorization process for patients, increase transparency for the prescription drug formularies and lower health care costs by ensuring prescribers have access to more efficient electronic reporting systems; Ensuring that the state continues providing ...
Cancer Patient Cannot Afford to Wait on Prior Authorization
... III melanoma cancer survivor, I have experienced the dangers of delays in access to tests and treatment firsthand. After I was diagnosed, my health insurer repeatedly denied the scans my doctor ordered, which delayed my treatment by a full month and a half. This extra delay seriously put ... such as mine are all too common and can be a result of “prior authorization,” which is the process of requiring a physician to obtain health insurer approval to prescribe a specific medication or health care service. Cancer patients such as myself are already fighting for our lives. We cannot afford to wait on insurers to approve tests or ...
PA House Insurance Committee Votes to Remove Barriers to Biomarker Testing
... Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) in Pennsylvania: "Biomarker testing and precision medicine are helping extend and improve lives by tailoring care and treatment to a person’s individual condition. Over the past few months, we have heard countless stories of the difficulties and ... others. “We ask the House to swiftly pass House Bill 1754 so that the Senate can follow suit and take this critical step towards reducing health inequities and improving health outcomes before the end of session." For more information on precision medicine, cancer biomarkers, current barriers to biomarker testing ...
2023 Pennsylvania Legislative Priorities
... cancer requires bold new public policies that promote cancer prevention, early detection of cancer, and expand access to quality, affordable health care. Lawmakers make many decisions that impact the lives of Pennsylvanians impacted by cancer and their leadership is vital to defeating this ... (ACS CAN) will work with the Pennsylvania General Assembly on legislative and regulatory efforts that provide affordable, adequate access to health insurance includingMedicaid, ensure adequate appropriations funding for lifesaving cancer screening programs, and enact prevention policies ...
Cancer Survivors and Medical Leaders Call on Pennsylvania Lawmakers to Eliminate Barriers to Prostate Cancer Screening
... Society. “Removing cost barriers for high-risk men is a commonsense step that will save lives and reduce the financial burden of late-stage care.” Public health leaders also pointed to the broader public health benefits of the bills. “This legislation is not only about ensuring more Pennsylvanians have access to early detection. It is also about ...
Pennsylvania House Passes Legislation to Improve Access to Biomarker Testing & Precision Medicine
... the last few decades and is increasingly important in the treatment of other conditions, providing access to targeted treatment and tailoring care to a person’s individual disease. Targeted therapies often result in improved quality of life and survivorship. For example, patients with ... survivor and Philadelphia local Michael Hu. “When I was first diagnosed with metastatic lung cancer, I can recall my sister, who works in health care, saying to me, ‘the treatment you start on matters.’ Throughout the last two years, her words have stuck with me,” said Hu. ... advocacy affiliate, ACS CAN has successfully advocated for billions of dollars in cancer research funding, expanded access to quality affordable health care, and advanced proven tobacco control measures. We stand with our volunteers, working to make cancer a top priority for policymakers in ...
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